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Human Dupuytren's Ex Vivo Culture for the Study of Myofibroblasts and Extracellular Matrix Interactions
Published on: April 18, 2015
Surgical and therapy update on the management of Dupuytren's disease
Stephanie Sweet1, Susan Blackmore1
1The Philadelphia and South Jersey Hand Centers, 700 S. Henderson Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA.
Abstract:
Advancements in surgical and therapy management for Dupuytren's disease are highlighted. Indications for treatment and various surgical options for Dupuytren's disease are described. Non-surgical techniques are also presented. Therapy interventions are reviewed. Treatment techniques for the management of secondary problems resulting from prolonged digit flexion are presented. The benefits, limitations and outcomes of treatments are reviewed to assist the reader to link patient specific problems and goals to the most appropriate treatment choice.
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